XA Roadmap 2024 – Strategic Insights and Innovations for Enhanced Business Value

As we move through 2024, Infor is dedicated to delivering unparalleled business value through our comprehensive XA Roadmap. This strategic blueprint is meticulously designed to amplify the capabilities of our ERP solutions, ensuring our customers can thrive with sustained growth and operational efficiency. Let’s delve into the detailed elements of what lies ahead for XA in the coming year.

Long-Term Strategic Alignment with Koch Industries

Since 2017, Koch Industries has not only been a significant investor in Infor but also a key customer, harnessing our ERP, human resources, supply chain, asset management, and finance solutions. Infor’s acquisition by Koch Industries in April 2020 cemented our position as a standalone subsidiary, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and stability. With an annual revenue of $115 billion and a workforce of over 120,000 employees spread across more than 70 countries, Koch Industries underpins our long-term strategic vision and business resilience.

Introduction to Infor Compass: Navigating Value Creation

Introduced in the summer of 2021, Infor Compass is a dedicated business unit crafted to support our extensive customer base of over 26,000 global entities. Compass is designed to chart a high-value path, maximizing the benefits of investments in Infor products. This robust unit comprises over 2,000 global employees dedicated to product development, customer experience, services, and sales, ensuring a seamless and enriched customer journey.

Tailored Strategies for IBM i Customers

For our IBM i ERP product users, we present a multi-faceted investment roadmap:

• Cloud Migration: Facilitate a smooth transition to the Infor IBM i Cloud Platform.
• Component Leverage: Utilize Infor Extend applications to enhance functionality.
• Maintain Current Environment: Continue operating within your existing setup.
• CloudSuite Accessibility: Opt to re-platform to a CloudSuite application for broader capabilities.

Business Value Foundation

Infor XA has steadfastly served discrete manufacturing companies for 45 years, continuously evolving to meet the demands of modern businesses. Supported by Koch Industries, Infor XA benefits from a decade-long planning horizon, ensuring long-term support and innovation. Our solutions have undergone five generations of technology refreshes, fully leveraging IBM i and incorporating Infor OS for a comprehensive ecosystem of value-added applications.

Customer Success Stories

Hutchinson Aerospace/Automotive: Part of Total Petroleum of France, Hutchinson Aerospace/Automotive chose XA over SAP to manage compliance and efficiency across 22+ global sites, supporting approximately 1,000 users. Their successful deployment exemplifies XA’s robust capabilities in complex, multi-site operations.

Exotic Metals: This Seattle-based aerospace components manufacturer, with an annual operating budget of around $400 million, leverages XA to manage intricate, one-off requirements and short production runs. Their seamless upgrade to R10 underscores XA’s adaptability and user-friendly interface.

Recent and Upcoming Releases

• Release 10: Now available, this release introduces significant enhancements, including the Net-Link UI, integration with Infor OS, mobile access, and advanced document management capabilities.
• Release 11: Anticipated as the largest release in XA’s history, Release 11 will introduce transformative features such as Shop Floor Activity, Inventory Control, and enhanced manufacturing order reporting. This release represents a pivotal advancement in XA’s functionality and user experience.

Innovations in the XA Ecosystem

The XA ecosystem is continuously evolving to integrate cutting-edge technologies across various domains:

• Financials: Enhanced capabilities through d/EPM, F9, and Infinium.
• Analytics: Advanced insights with Birst analytics.
• Productivity: Streamlined processes via E-Commerce, Quality Management, and Learning Management.
• Customer Experience: Improved customer interactions with CPQ, CRM, and Auto Release.
• Supply Chain: Optimized logistics with WMS, Supplier Exchange, and Nexus.

Strategic Pillars and Future Outlook

The XA Roadmap for 2024 is built on strategic pillars that prioritize innovation, customer-centric solutions, and long-term business value. Here’s a closer look at these pillars:

1. Innovation and Technology Upgrades: Consistent technological refreshes and new feature integrations ensure that XA remains at the forefront of ERP solutions, catering to evolving business needs.
2. Customer-Centric Approach: Tailored solutions and personalized support, exemplified by Infor Compass, guarantee that our customers achieve maximum value from their investment in XA.
3. Robust Ecosystem: A continuously expanding ecosystem of applications and integrations provides comprehensive solutions that cover all aspects of business operations, from finance to supply chain management.
4. Strategic Alliances: Strengthened by our partnership with Koch Industries, we ensure stability and innovative thinking that benefits our customers in the long run.

Conclusion

2024 is set to be a transformative year for Infor XA, marked by significant investments in innovation and a steadfast commitment to delivering business value. Our roadmap is meticulously crafted to support our clients in their digital transformation journeys, ensuring they can navigate the complexities of modern business environments with ease and confidence. Backed by the strength and stability of Koch Industries and the dedicated support of Infor Compass, our customers are well positioned for success.

Stay tuned for more detailed insights and updates, and feel free to reach out to our team for personalized consultations tailored to your business needs. Together, we can achieve sustained growth and operational excellence in 2024 and beyond.